PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onufry Zagloba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zagloba
vs
Ferreira

176 cm
26
245 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
27
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zagloba.

Zagloba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Zagloba getting side control.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Zagloba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Zagloba.

Zagloba is trying to work for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.

Zagloba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zagloba.
Ferreira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferreira can do anything to dispel that myth.

Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira wants to sweep here but Zagloba controlling him for the moment.

Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zagloba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Zagloba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferreira dives on top into guard.
Ferreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zagloba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferreira is not content to let Zagloba control the position.
Ferreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zagloba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to control but can't.

Zagloba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Zagloba has control of the leg.

Zagloba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zagloba.

Zagloba is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferreira gets back to full guard.
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zagloba trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onufry Zagloba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zagloba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferreira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zagloba is defending well for now.
Ferreira misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zagloba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zagloba tries to pull guard but Ferreira holds him up against the cage and eventually Zagloba drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira tries to land a knee to the head but Zagloba blocks with his arms.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zagloba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ferreira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferreira has had enough of the clinch but Zagloba keeps him there for the moment.
Ferreira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zagloba's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head.
Ferreira looking to throw knees to the head but Zagloba is blocking nicely.

Zagloba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zagloba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Zagloba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zagloba is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ferreira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zagloba's body to avoid the submission. Zagloba has instead reached around Ferreira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zagloba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Onufry Zagloba!